1. By Victoria wix October 28, 2014 Environmental science Period 3

2. Hardiness zone 3 to 7

3. Plant type Its class is pinopsida Tree/ shrub

4. Plant type Evergreen

5. Geographical region North east coast

6. Height and spread 20 to 40 feet high 10.00 to 15.00 feet wide

7. Sun exposure full sun to part shade

8. Water requirements Medium water

9. Site requirements rocky soils light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

10. Maintenance low

11. Note worthy characteristics It has winter interest This species is invasive in garden locations Intolerant of dry conditions

12. Pests or other problems Leaf blight may cause some foliage to spot and drop Watch for canker Leaf miner may damage leaf tips Bagworms, mealybug, scales and spider mites are occasional visitors Foliage may show some winter burn